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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.73, 845.63 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.73, 845.63 and 350.83 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.73 : 845.63 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.73/845.63 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.73x = 845.63 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.73x = 296,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,669.02/612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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