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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 916.61 and 448.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 916.61 and 448.53 is: 672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 916.61 = 448.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/916.61 = 448.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 916.61 × 448.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 411,124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,124.84/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.20

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