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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 844 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 844 and 546.62 is: 754.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 844 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/844 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 844 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 461,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,347.28/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.55

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