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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 927.06 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 927.06 and 488.20 is: 731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 927.06 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/927.06 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 927.06 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 452,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,590.69/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.40

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