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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 924 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 924 and 488.64 is: 730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 924 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/924 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 924 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 451,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,503.36/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.30

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