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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 917.34 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 917.34 and 322.84 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 917.34 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/917.34 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 917.34 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 296,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,154.05/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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