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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 925.38 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 925.38 and 488.28 is: 731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 925.38 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/925.38 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 925.38 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 451,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,844.55/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.12

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