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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 929.10 and 482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 929.10 and 482.06 is: 723.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 929.10 = 482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/929.10 = 482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 929.10 × 482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 447,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,881.95/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.93

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