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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.99, 845.63 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.99, 845.63 and 376.74 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.99 : 845.63 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.99/845.63 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.99x = 845.63 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.99x = 318,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,580.76/612.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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