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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 844.12 and 349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 844.12 and 349.69 is: 482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 844.12 = 349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/844.12 = 349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 844.12 × 349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 295,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,180.32/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.58

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