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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 842.56 and 445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 842.56 and 445.35 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 842.56 = 445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/842.56 = 445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 842.56 × 445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 375,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,234.10/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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