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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 928.46 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 928.46 and 456.80 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 928.46 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/928.46 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 928.46 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 424,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,120.53/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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