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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 844.14 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 844.14 and 349.62 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 844.14 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/844.14 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 844.14 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 295,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,128.23/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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