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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 916.54 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 916.54 and 437.80 is: 656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 916.54 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/916.54 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 916.54 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 401,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,261.21/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.47

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