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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 842.91 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 842.91 and 446.06 is: 615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 842.91 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/842.91 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 842.91 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 375,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,988.43/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.06

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