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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.18, 844 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.18, 844 and 414.84 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.18 : 844 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.18/844 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.18x = 844 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.18x = 350,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,124.96/611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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