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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 843.66 and 345.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 843.66 and 345.79 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 843.66 = 345.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/843.66 = 345.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 843.66 × 345.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 291,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,729.19/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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