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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 911.52 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 911.52 and 479.52 is: 718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 911.52 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/911.52 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 911.52 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 437,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,092.07/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.15

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