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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 916.71 and 318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 916.71 and 318.77 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 916.71 = 318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/916.71 = 318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 916.71 × 318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 292,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,217.31/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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