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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 926.37 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 926.37 and 485.28 is: 726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 926.37 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/926.37 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 926.37 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 449,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,548.83/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.81

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