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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 844.43 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 844.43 and 346.41 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 844.43 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/844.43 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 844.43 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 292,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,517.26/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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