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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 917.62 and 502.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 917.62 and 502.15 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 917.62 = 502.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/917.62 = 502.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 917.62 × 502.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 460,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,778.29/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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