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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 927.59 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 927.59 and 401.85 is: 603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 927.59 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/927.59 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 927.59 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 372,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,750.03/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.13

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