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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 927.55 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 927.55 and 481.36 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 927.55 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/927.55 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 927.55 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 446,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,485.47/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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