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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 912.30 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 912.30 and 498.65 is: 746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 912.30 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/912.30 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 912.30 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 454,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,918.40/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.23

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