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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 844.39 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 844.39 and 349.94 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 844.39 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/844.39 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 844.39 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 295,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,485.84/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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