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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.17, 917.16 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.17, 917.16 and 444.31 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.17 : 917.16 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.17/917.16 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.17x = 917.16 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.17x = 407,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,503.36/611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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