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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 926.03 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 926.03 and 496.77 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 926.03 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/926.03 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 926.03 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 460,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,021.44/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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