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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 844.46 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 844.46 and 404.76 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 844.46 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/844.46 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 844.46 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 341,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,803.63/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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