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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 844.08 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 844.08 and 349.71 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 844.08 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/844.08 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 844.08 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 295,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,183.22/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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