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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 842.27 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 842.27 and 414.21 is: 570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 842.27 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/842.27 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 842.27 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 348,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,874.59/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.95

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