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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 915.99 and 482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 915.99 and 482.50 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 915.99 = 482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/915.99 = 482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 915.99 × 482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 441,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,965.18/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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