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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 926.53 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 926.53 and 480.67 is: 720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 926.53 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/926.53 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 926.53 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 445,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,351.66/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.34

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