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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 916.38 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 916.38 and 321.84 is: 482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 916.38 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/916.38 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 916.38 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 294,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,927.74/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.48

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