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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 926.79 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 926.79 and 401.32 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 926.79 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/926.79 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 926.79 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 371,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,939.36/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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