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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 928.79 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 928.79 and 483.32 is: 725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 928.79 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/928.79 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 928.79 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 448,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,902.78/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.48

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