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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 918.16 and 481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 918.16 and 481.76 is: 723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 918.16 = 481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/918.16 = 481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 918.16 × 481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 442,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,332.76/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.52

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