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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 843.62 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 843.62 and 390.47 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 843.62 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/843.62 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 843.62 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 329,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,402.13/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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