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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 926.67 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 926.67 and 496.50 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 926.67 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/926.67 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 926.67 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 460,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,091.66/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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