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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.82 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.82 and 414.84 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.82 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.82 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.82 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 350,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,050.29/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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