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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.77, 922.49 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.77, 922.49 and 492.64 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.77 : 922.49 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.77/922.49 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.77x = 922.49 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.77x = 454,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,455.47/617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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