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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 927.24 and 495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 927.24 and 495.82 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 927.24 = 495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/927.24 = 495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 927.24 × 495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 459,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,744.14/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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