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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 843.81 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 843.81 and 345.94 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 843.81 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/843.81 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 843.81 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 291,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,907.63/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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