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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 845.85 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 845.85 and 336.94 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 845.85 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/845.85 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 845.85 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 284,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,999.85/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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