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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 844.20 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 844.20 and 349.49 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 844.20 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/844.20 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 844.20 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 295,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,039.46/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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