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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 926.46 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 926.46 and 496.68 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 926.46 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/926.46 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 926.46 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 460,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,154.15/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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