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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 845.76 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 845.76 and 347.30 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 845.76 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/845.76 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 845.76 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 293,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,732.45/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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