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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 843.85 and 401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 843.85 and 401.79 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 843.85 = 401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/843.85 = 401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 843.85 × 401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 339,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,046.27/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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