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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.91, 914.46 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.91, 914.46 and 494.39 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.91 : 914.46 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.91/914.46 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.91x = 914.46 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.91x = 452,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,095.31/610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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