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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 843.80 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 843.80 and 349.50 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 843.80 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/843.80 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 843.80 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 294,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,908.10/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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