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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 916.53 and 490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 916.53 and 490.75 is: 736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 916.53 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/916.53 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 916.53 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 449,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,787.10/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.10

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