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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.49, 845.63 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.49, 845.63 and 379.75 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.49 : 845.63 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.49/845.63 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.49x = 845.63 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.49x = 321,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,127.99/612.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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