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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 844.78 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 844.78 and 445.28 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 844.78 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/844.78 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 844.78 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 376,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,159.41/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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