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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 845.46 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 845.46 and 350.71 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 845.46 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/845.46 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 845.46 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 296,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,511.28/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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