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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 926.70 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 926.70 and 480.67 is: 719.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 926.70 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/926.70 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 926.70 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 445,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,436.89/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.96

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