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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 844.02 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 844.02 and 480.96 is: 663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 844.02 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/844.02 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 844.02 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 405,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,939.86/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.69

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