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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 918 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 918 and 407.04 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 918 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/918 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 918 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 373,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,662.72/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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