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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.91, 845.71 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.91, 845.71 and 347.28 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.91 : 845.71 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.91/845.71 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.91x = 845.71 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.91x = 293,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,698.17/612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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