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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.77, 917.92 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.77, 917.92 and 319.49 is: 479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.77 : 917.92 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.77/917.92 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.77x = 917.92 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.77x = 293,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,268.56/611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.38

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