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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 917.76 and 482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 917.76 and 482.56 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 917.76 = 482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/917.76 = 482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 917.76 × 482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 442,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,874.27/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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