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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 844.34 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 844.34 and 415.68 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 844.34 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/844.34 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 844.34 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 350,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,973.17/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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