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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 916.29 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 916.29 and 322.50 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 916.29 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/916.29 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 916.29 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 295,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,503.53/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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