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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.06, 924.54 and 478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.06, 924.54 and 478.76 is: 718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.06 : 924.54 = 478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.06/924.54 = 478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.06x = 924.54 × 478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.06x = 442,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,632.77/616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.49

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