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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.54, 923.40 and 479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.54, 923.40 and 479.14 is: 717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.54 : 923.40 = 479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.54/923.40 = 479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.54x = 923.40 × 479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.54x = 442,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,437.88/616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.61

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