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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 911.55 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 911.55 and 492.30 is: 736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 911.55 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/911.55 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 911.55 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 448,756.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,756.07/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.95

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