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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.77, 844.98 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.77, 844.98 and 445.72 is: 615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.77 : 844.98 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.77/844.98 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.77x = 844.98 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.77x = 376,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,624.49/611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.63

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