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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.48, 923.94 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.48, 923.94 and 479.08 is: 718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.48 : 923.94 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.48/923.94 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.48x = 923.94 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.48x = 442,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,641.18/616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.01

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