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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 916.96 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 916.96 and 457.44 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 916.96 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/916.96 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 916.96 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 419,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,454.18/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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