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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 925.64 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 925.64 and 481.44 is: 720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 925.64 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/925.64 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 925.64 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 445,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,643.67/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.78

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