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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 843.89 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 843.89 and 346.02 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 843.89 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/843.89 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 843.89 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 292,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,002.82/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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