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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.20 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.20 and 322.26 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.20 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.20 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.20 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 295,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,254.61/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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