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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 910.80 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 910.80 and 491.80 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 910.80 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/910.80 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 910.80 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 447,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,931.44/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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