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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 843.27 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 843.27 and 454.39 is: 626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 843.27 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/843.27 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 843.27 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 383,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,173.46/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.45

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