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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 928.78 and 489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 928.78 and 489.35 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 928.78 = 489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/928.78 = 489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 928.78 × 489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 454,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,498.49/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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