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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 845.33 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 845.33 and 347.04 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 845.33 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/845.33 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 845.33 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 293,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,361.59/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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