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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.00, 926.12 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.00, 926.12 and 478.53 is: 717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.00 : 926.12 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.00/926.12 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.00x = 926.12 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.00x = 443,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,177.40/618.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.12

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