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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.71, 845.43 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.71, 845.43 and 350.72 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.71 : 845.43 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.71/845.43 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.71x = 845.43 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.71x = 296,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,509.21/612.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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