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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 844.26 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 844.26 and 346.25 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 844.26 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/844.26 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 844.26 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 292,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,327.14/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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