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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 916.12 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 916.12 and 405.49 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 916.12 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/916.12 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 916.12 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 371,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,477.50/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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