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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 844.43 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 844.43 and 346.37 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 844.43 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/844.43 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 844.43 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 292,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,479.27/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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