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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.70, 845.00 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.70, 845.00 and 376.65 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.70 : 845.00 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.70/845.00 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.70x = 845.00 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.70x = 318,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,268.78/612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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