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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 844.23 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 844.23 and 349.81 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 844.23 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/844.23 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 844.23 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 295,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,320.10/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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