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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 846.54 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 846.54 and 534.45 is: 739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 846.54 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/846.54 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 846.54 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 452,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,433.30/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.45

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