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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.33, 844.32 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.33, 844.32 and 414.50 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.33 : 844.32 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.33/844.32 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.33x = 844.32 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.33x = 349,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,966.42/611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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