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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.78, 845.69 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.78, 845.69 and 350.88 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.78 : 845.69 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.78/845.69 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.78x = 845.69 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.78x = 296,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,733.95/612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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