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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 911.48 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 911.48 and 499.44 is: 748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 911.48 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/911.48 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 911.48 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 455,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,229.57/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.83

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