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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 928.77 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 928.77 and 482.18 is: 722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 928.77 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/928.77 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 928.77 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 447,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,829.67/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.59

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