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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 923.88 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 923.88 and 488.72 is: 731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 923.88 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/923.88 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 923.88 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 451,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,518.63/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.94

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