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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 843.16 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 843.16 and 345.45 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 843.16 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/843.16 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 843.16 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 291,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,269.62/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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