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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.09, 917.44 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.09, 917.44 and 603.80 is: 906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.09 : 917.44 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.09/917.44 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.09x = 917.44 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.09x = 553,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,944.18/611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.49

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