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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 925.90 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 925.90 and 455.06 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 925.90 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/925.90 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 925.90 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 421,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,341.23/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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