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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 928.35 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 928.35 and 481.56 is: 723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 928.35 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/928.35 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 928.35 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 447,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,056.23/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.18

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