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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 843.30 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 843.30 and 414.60 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 843.30 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/843.30 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 843.30 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 349,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,632.18/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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