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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 928.23 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 928.23 and 498.24 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 928.23 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/928.23 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 928.23 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 462,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,476.67/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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