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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.79, 843.33 and 487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.79, 843.33 and 487.25 is: 671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.79 : 843.33 = 487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.79/843.33 = 487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.79x = 843.33 × 487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.79x = 410,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,915.32/611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.66

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