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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.96, 845.94 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.96, 845.94 and 351.06 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.96 : 845.94 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.96/845.94 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.96x = 845.94 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.96x = 296,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,975.70/612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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