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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 844.62 and 390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 844.62 and 390.94 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 844.62 = 390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/844.62 = 390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 844.62 × 390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 330,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,195.74/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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