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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.05, 920.49 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.05, 920.49 and 490.95 is: 737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.05 : 920.49 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.05/920.49 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.05x = 920.49 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.05x = 451,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,914.57/613.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.16

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