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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 918.43 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 918.43 and 319.55 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 918.43 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/918.43 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 918.43 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 293,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,484.31/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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