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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.11, 841.08 and 486.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.11, 841.08 and 486.37 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.11 : 841.08 = 486.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.11/841.08 = 486.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.11x = 841.08 × 486.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.11x = 409,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,076.08/611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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