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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.45, 844.76 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.45, 844.76 and 401.55 is: 554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.45 : 844.76 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.45/844.76 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.45x = 844.76 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.45x = 339,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,213.38/611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.77

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