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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 924.08 and 478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 924.08 and 478.92 is: 717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 924.08 = 478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/924.08 = 478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 924.08 × 478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 442,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,558.00/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.33

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