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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 843.80 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 843.80 and 415.60 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 843.80 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/843.80 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 843.80 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 350,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,683.28/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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