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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.46, 845.40 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.46, 845.40 and 350.74 is: 484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.46 : 845.40 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.46/845.40 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.46x = 845.40 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.46x = 296,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,515.60/612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.14

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