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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 916.89 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 916.89 and 405.71 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 916.89 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/916.89 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 916.89 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 371,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,986.86/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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