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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 917.94 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 917.94 and 406.16 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 917.94 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/917.94 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 917.94 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 372,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,830.51/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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