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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.39, 844.10 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.39, 844.10 and 422.66 is: 583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.39 : 844.10 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.39/844.10 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.39x = 844.10 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.39x = 356,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,760.97/611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.53

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