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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.77, 845.38 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.77, 845.38 and 379.49 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.77 : 845.38 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.77/845.38 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.77x = 845.38 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.77x = 320,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,813.26/612.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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