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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.64, 845.60 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.64, 845.60 and 379.64 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.64 : 845.60 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.64/845.60 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.64x = 845.60 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.64x = 321,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,023.58/612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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