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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 928.24 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 928.24 and 466.62 is: 699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 928.24 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/928.24 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 928.24 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 433,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,135.35/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.98

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