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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 916.79 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 916.79 and 323.01 is: 483.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 916.79 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/916.79 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 916.79 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 296,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,130.72/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.94

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