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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 844.56 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 844.56 and 454.01 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 844.56 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/844.56 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 844.56 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 383,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,434.46/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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