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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 910.80 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 910.80 and 492.27 is: 737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 910.80 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/910.80 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 910.80 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 448,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,359.52/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.31

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