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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 910.26 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 910.26 and 487.02 is: 728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 910.26 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/910.26 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 910.26 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 443,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,314.83/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.51

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