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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 916.62 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 916.62 and 322.42 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 916.62 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/916.62 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 916.62 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 295,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,536.62/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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