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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 926.75 and 481.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 926.75 and 481.83 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 926.75 = 481.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/926.75 = 481.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 926.75 × 481.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 446,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,533.54/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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