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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 844.19 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 844.19 and 375.63 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 844.19 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/844.19 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 844.19 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 317,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,099.45/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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