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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 916.50 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 916.50 and 405.54 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 916.50 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/916.50 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 916.50 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 371,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,677.41/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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