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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.84, 925.89 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.84, 925.89 and 481.36 is: 722.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.84 : 925.89 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.84/925.89 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.84x = 925.89 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.84x = 445,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,684.00/616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.53

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