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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 844.29 and 501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 844.29 and 501.30 is: 692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 844.29 = 501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/844.29 = 501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 844.29 × 501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 423,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,242.58/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.18

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