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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 915.44 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 915.44 and 437.49 is: 655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 915.44 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/915.44 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 915.44 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 400,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,493.66/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.08

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