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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 917.22 and 405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 917.22 and 405.98 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 917.22 = 405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/917.22 = 405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 917.22 × 405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 372,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,372.98/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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