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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 844.23 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 844.23 and 387.46 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 844.23 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/844.23 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 844.23 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 327,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,105.36/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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