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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 926.49 and 489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 926.49 and 489.50 is: 733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 926.49 = 489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/926.49 = 489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 926.49 × 489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 453,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,516.86/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.82

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