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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 930.96 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 930.96 and 482.40 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 930.96 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/930.96 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 930.96 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 449,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,095.10/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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