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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 845.68 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 845.68 and 339.95 is: 469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 845.68 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/845.68 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 845.68 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 287,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,490.18/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.13

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