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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.53, 927.87 and 486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.53, 927.87 and 486.28 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.53 : 927.87 = 486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.53/927.87 = 486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.53x = 927.87 × 486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.53x = 451,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,204.62/619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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