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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 915.91 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 915.91 and 437.08 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 915.91 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/915.91 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 915.91 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 400,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,322.56/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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