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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 916.08 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 916.08 and 496.48 is: 745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 916.08 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/916.08 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 916.08 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 454,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,815.40/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.89

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