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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.99, 845.64 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.99, 845.64 and 376.83 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.99 : 845.64 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.99/845.64 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.99x = 845.64 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.99x = 318,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,662.52/612.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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