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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 843.66 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 843.66 and 488.04 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 843.66 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/843.66 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 843.66 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 411,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,739.83/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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