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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 926.46 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 926.46 and 481.02 is: 720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 926.46 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/926.46 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 926.46 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 445,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,645.79/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.74

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