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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 843.64 and 480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 843.64 and 480.51 is: 662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 843.64 = 480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/843.64 = 480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 843.64 × 480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 405,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,377.46/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.67

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