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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.93, 928.85 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.93, 928.85 and 498.65 is: 748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.93 : 928.85 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.93/928.85 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.93x = 928.85 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.93x = 463,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,163.92/618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.33

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