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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 844.29 and 415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 844.29 and 415.66 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 844.29 = 415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/844.29 = 415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 844.29 × 415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 350,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,937.58/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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