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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 917.77 and 489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 917.77 and 489.47 is: 733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 917.77 = 489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/917.77 = 489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 917.77 × 489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 449,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,220.88/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.27

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