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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.48, 844.96 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.48, 844.96 and 376.30 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.48 : 844.96 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.48/844.96 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.48x = 844.96 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.48x = 317,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,958.45/612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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