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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 917.46 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 917.46 and 323.01 is: 484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 917.46 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/917.46 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 917.46 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 296,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,348.75/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.73

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