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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 927.27 and 488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 927.27 and 488.35 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 927.27 = 488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/927.27 = 488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 927.27 × 488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 452,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,837.45/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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