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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.42, 845.10 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.42, 845.10 and 350.52 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.42 : 845.10 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.42/845.10 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.42x = 845.10 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.42x = 296,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,224.45/612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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