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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 844.02 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 844.02 and 349.68 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 844.02 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/844.02 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 844.02 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 295,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,136.91/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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