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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 843.36 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 843.36 and 445.30 is: 614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 843.36 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/843.36 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 843.36 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 375,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,548.21/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.28

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