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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 844.02 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 844.02 and 401.90 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 844.02 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/844.02 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 844.02 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 339,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,207.42/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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