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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 842.88 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 842.88 and 480 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 842.88 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/842.88 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 842.88 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 404,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,582.40/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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