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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.93, 845.85 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.93, 845.85 and 351 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.93 : 845.85 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.93/845.85 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.93x = 845.85 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.93x = 296,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,893.35/612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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