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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 917.06 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 917.06 and 428.54 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 917.06 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/917.06 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 917.06 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 392,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,990.16/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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