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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 925.10 and 486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 925.10 and 486.76 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 925.10 = 486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/925.10 = 486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 925.10 × 486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 450,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,301.68/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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