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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 924.94 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 924.94 and 479.28 is: 718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 924.94 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/924.94 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 924.94 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 443,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,309.31/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.93

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