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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 845.51 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 845.51 and 481.91 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 845.51 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/845.51 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 845.51 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 407,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,453.09/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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