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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 924.30 and 486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 924.30 and 486.13 is: 729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 924.30 = 486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/924.30 = 486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 924.30 × 486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 449,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,329.96/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.35

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