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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 915.48 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 915.48 and 466.92 is: 699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 915.48 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/915.48 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 915.48 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 427,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,455.92/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.28

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