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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.07, 927.30 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.07, 927.30 and 488.13 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.07 : 927.30 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.07/927.30 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.07x = 927.30 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.07x = 452,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,642.95/618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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