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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 843.70 and 454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 843.70 and 454.60 is: 626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 843.70 = 454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/843.70 = 454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 843.70 × 454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 383,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,546.02/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.75

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