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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 915.42 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 915.42 and 322.12 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 915.42 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/915.42 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 915.42 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 294,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,875.09/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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