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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.89, 845.76 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.89, 845.76 and 347.32 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.89 : 845.76 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.89/845.76 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.89x = 845.76 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.89x = 293,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,749.36/612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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