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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.13, 917.04 and 405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.13, 917.04 and 405.81 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.13 : 917.04 = 405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.13/917.04 = 405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.13x = 917.04 × 405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.13x = 372,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,144.00/611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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