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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 845.24 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 845.24 and 379.62 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 845.24 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/845.24 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 845.24 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 320,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,868.11/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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