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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 844.32 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 844.32 and 446.56 is: 616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 844.32 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/844.32 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 844.32 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 377,039.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,039.54/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.12

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