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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 917.76 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 917.76 and 492 is: 736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 917.76 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/917.76 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 917.76 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 451,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,537.92/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.03

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