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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 925.78 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 925.78 and 473.36 is: 708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 925.78 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/925.78 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 925.78 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 438,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,227.22/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.74

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