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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 921.60 and 500.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 921.60 and 500.48 is: 751.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 921.60 = 500.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/921.60 = 500.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 921.60 × 500.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 461,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,242.37/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.50

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