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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.78, 844.21 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.78, 844.21 and 346.27 is: 477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.78 : 844.21 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.78/844.21 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.78x = 844.21 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.78x = 292,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,324.60/611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.83

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