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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 845.60 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 845.60 and 445.87 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 845.60 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/845.60 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 845.60 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 377,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,023.44/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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