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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 844.04 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 844.04 and 346.07 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 844.04 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/844.04 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 844.04 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 292,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,097.79/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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