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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 844.50 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 844.50 and 349.97 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 844.50 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/844.50 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 844.50 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 295,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,551.78/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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