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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 918.96 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 918.96 and 483.55 is: 724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 918.96 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/918.96 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 918.96 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 444,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,363.11/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.62

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