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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.71, 918.17 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.71, 918.17 and 414.02 is: 621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.71 : 918.17 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.71/918.17 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.71x = 918.17 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.71x = 380,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,140.74/611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.44

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