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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.92, 845.86 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.92, 845.86 and 350.98 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.92 : 845.86 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.92/845.86 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.92x = 845.86 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.92x = 296,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,879.94/612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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