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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 926.01 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 926.01 and 495 is: 741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 926.01 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/926.01 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 926.01 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 458,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,374.95/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.51

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