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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.50, 915.36 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.50, 915.36 and 404.68 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 915.36 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/915.36 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 915.36 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 370,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,427.88/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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