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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 844.44 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 844.44 and 415.05 is: 573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 844.44 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/844.44 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 844.44 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 350,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,484.82/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.05

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