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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 843.83 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 843.83 and 402.25 is: 554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 843.83 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/843.83 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 843.83 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 339,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,431.85/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.72

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