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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 843.96 and 481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 843.96 and 481.54 is: 664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 843.96 = 481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/843.96 = 481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 843.96 × 481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 406,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,400.50/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.53

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