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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 844.54 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 844.54 and 349.98 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 844.54 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/844.54 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 844.54 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 295,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,572.11/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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