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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 843.89 and 493.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 843.89 and 493.85 is: 681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 843.89 = 493.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/843.89 = 493.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 843.89 × 493.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 416,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,754.14/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.07

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