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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 915.42 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 915.42 and 405.03 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 915.42 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/915.42 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 915.42 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 370,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,765.96/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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