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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 926.16 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 926.16 and 487.38 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 926.16 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/926.16 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 926.16 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 451,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,391.86/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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