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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 916.68 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 916.68 and 323.36 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 916.68 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/916.68 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 916.68 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 296,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,417.64/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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