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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.03, 922.56 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.03, 922.56 and 494.07 is: 741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.03 : 922.56 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.03/922.56 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.03x = 922.56 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.03x = 455,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,809.22/615.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.12

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