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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 843.95 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 843.95 and 446.18 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 843.95 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/843.95 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 843.95 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 376,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,550.51/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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