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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 924.48 and 487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 924.48 and 487.23 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 924.48 = 487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/924.48 = 487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 924.48 × 487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 450,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,434.39/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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