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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.45, 844.43 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.45, 844.43 and 572.27 is: 790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.45 : 844.43 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.45/844.43 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.45x = 844.43 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.45x = 483,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,234.87/611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.31

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