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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 927.78 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 927.78 and 495.90 is: 744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 927.78 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/927.78 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 927.78 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 460,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,086.10/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.55

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