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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 913.26 and 486.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 913.26 and 486.94 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 913.26 = 486.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/913.26 = 486.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 913.26 × 486.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 444,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,702.82/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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