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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 917.76 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 917.76 and 323.32 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 917.76 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/917.76 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 917.76 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 296,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,730.16/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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