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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 844.59 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 844.59 and 414.69 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 844.59 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/844.59 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 844.59 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 350,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,237.77/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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