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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 927.82 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 927.82 and 497.58 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 927.82 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/927.82 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 927.82 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 461,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,664.68/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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