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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 844.29 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 844.29 and 346.36 is: 477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 844.29 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/844.29 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 844.29 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 292,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,427.66/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.86

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