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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 927.12 and 481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 927.12 and 481.26 is: 721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 927.12 = 481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/927.12 = 481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 927.12 × 481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 446,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,185.77/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.07

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