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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 844.01 and 480.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 844.01 and 480.77 is: 663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 844.01 = 480.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/844.01 = 480.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 844.01 × 480.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 405,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,774.69/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.04

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