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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.10 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.10 and 416.55 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.10 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.10 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.10 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 382,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,018.01/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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