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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 845.91 and 417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 845.91 and 417.11 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 845.91 = 417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/845.91 = 417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 845.91 × 417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 352,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,833.29/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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