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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 917.55 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 917.55 and 323.46 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 917.55 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/917.55 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 917.55 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 296,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,790.72/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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