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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 843.83 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 843.83 and 349.46 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 843.83 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/843.83 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 843.83 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 294,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,878.87/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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