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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.72, 845.70 and 350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.72, 845.70 and 350.89 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.72 : 845.70 = 350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.72/845.70 = 350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.72x = 845.70 × 350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.72x = 296,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,747.67/612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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