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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 844.59 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 844.59 and 445.94 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 844.59 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/844.59 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 844.59 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 376,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,636.46/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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