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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 915.49 and 405.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 915.49 and 405.31 is: 606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 915.49 = 405.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/915.49 = 405.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 915.49 × 405.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 371,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,057.25/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.94

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