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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 913.68 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 913.68 and 486.36 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 913.68 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/913.68 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 913.68 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 444,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,377.40/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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