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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 844.47 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 844.47 and 415.75 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 844.47 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/844.47 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 844.47 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 351,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,088.40/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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