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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.47, 918.06 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.47, 918.06 and 489.34 is: 734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.47 : 918.06 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.47/918.06 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.47x = 918.06 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.47x = 449,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,243.48/611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.69

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