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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 844.48 and 415.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 844.48 and 415.43 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 844.48 = 415.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/844.48 = 415.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 844.48 × 415.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 350,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,816.03/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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