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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 844 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 844 and 349.60 is: 482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 844 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/844 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 844 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 295,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,062.40/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.46

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