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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 912.77 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 912.77 and 486.20 is: 729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 912.77 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/912.77 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 912.77 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 443,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,781.78/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.30

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