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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.31, 843.62 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.31, 843.62 and 345.81 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.31 : 843.62 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.31/843.62 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.31x = 843.62 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.31x = 291,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,732.23/611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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