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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 844.44 and 346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 844.44 and 346.35 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 844.44 = 346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/844.44 = 346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 844.44 × 346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 292,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,473.28/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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