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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 845.39 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 845.39 and 350.63 is: 483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 845.39 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/845.39 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 845.39 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 296,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,413.12/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.85

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