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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.81, 844.58 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.81, 844.58 and 349.77 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.81 : 844.58 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.81/844.58 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.81x = 844.58 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.81x = 295,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,409.62/611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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