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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.51, 917.53 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.51, 917.53 and 322.88 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.51 : 917.53 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.51/917.53 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.51x = 917.53 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.51x = 296,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,246.69/611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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