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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.47, 844.86 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.47, 844.86 and 376.53 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.47 : 844.86 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.47/844.86 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.47x = 844.86 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.47x = 318,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,115.14/612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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