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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.46, 845.28 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.46, 845.28 and 363.84 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.46 : 845.28 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.46/845.28 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.46x = 845.28 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.46x = 307,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,546.68/612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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