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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 843.62 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 843.62 and 398.82 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 843.62 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/843.62 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 843.62 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 336,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,453.70/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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