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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 916.87 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 916.87 and 405.77 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 916.87 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/916.87 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 916.87 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 372,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,038.34/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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