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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 842.55 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 842.55 and 414.66 is: 571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 842.55 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/842.55 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 842.55 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 349,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,371.78/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.35

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