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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 844.16 and 346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 844.16 and 346.21 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 844.16 = 346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/844.16 = 346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 844.16 × 346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 292,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,252.79/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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