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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 845.27 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 845.27 and 350.56 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 845.27 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/845.27 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 845.27 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 296,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,317.85/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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