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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 919.55 and 498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 919.55 and 498.42 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 919.55 = 498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/919.55 = 498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 919.55 × 498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 458,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,323.36/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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