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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 844.43 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 844.43 and 349.92 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 844.43 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/844.43 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 844.43 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 295,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,481.20/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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