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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 927 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 927 and 488.11 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 927 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/927 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 927 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 452,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,477.97/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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