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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 924.24 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 924.24 and 495.12 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 924.24 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/924.24 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 924.24 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 457,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,609.71/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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