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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 844.39 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 844.39 and 446.33 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 844.39 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/844.39 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 844.39 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 376,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,877.58/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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