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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 924.55 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 924.55 and 479.36 is: 718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 924.55 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/924.55 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 924.55 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 443,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,192.29/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.37

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