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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 845.36 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 845.36 and 350.60 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 845.36 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/845.36 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 845.36 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 296,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,383.22/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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