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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.49, 926.11 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.49, 926.11 and 494.52 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.49 : 926.11 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.49/926.11 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.49x = 926.11 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.49x = 457,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,979.92/618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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