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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.18 and 489.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.18 and 489.31 is: 733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.18 = 489.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.18 = 489.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.18 × 489.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 448,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,296.04/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.61

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