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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 926.10 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 926.10 and 495.90 is: 743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 926.10 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/926.10 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 926.10 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 459,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,252.99/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.85

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