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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 843.78 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 843.78 and 415.16 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 843.78 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/843.78 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 843.78 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 350,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,303.70/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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