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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 926.16 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 926.16 and 495.88 is: 742.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 926.16 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/926.16 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 926.16 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 459,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,264.22/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.81

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