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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 843.41 and 345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 843.41 and 345.73 is: 476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 843.41 = 345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/843.41 = 345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 843.41 × 345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 291,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,592.14/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.99

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