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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.39, 845.13 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.39, 845.13 and 350.49 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.39 : 845.13 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.39/845.13 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.39x = 845.13 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.39x = 296,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,209.61/612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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