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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.48, 925 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.48, 925 and 487.84 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.48 : 925 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.48/925 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.48x = 925 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.48x = 451,252
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,252/616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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