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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 844.88 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 844.88 and 482.08 is: 664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 844.88 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/844.88 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 844.88 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 407,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,299.75/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.13

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