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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 845.64 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 845.64 and 376.57 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 845.64 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/845.64 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 845.64 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 318,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,446.09/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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