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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 845.88 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 845.88 and 350.97 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 845.88 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/845.88 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 845.88 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 296,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,878.50/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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