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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 843.82 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 843.82 and 345.87 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 843.82 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/843.82 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 843.82 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 291,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,851.16/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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