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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 925.56 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 925.56 and 496.80 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 925.56 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/925.56 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 925.56 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 459,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,818.21/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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