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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 844.92 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 844.92 and 480.60 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 844.92 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/844.92 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 844.92 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 406,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,068.55/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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