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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 844.37 and 349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 844.37 and 349.95 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 844.37 = 349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/844.37 = 349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 844.37 × 349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 295,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,487.28/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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