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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 926.94 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 926.94 and 398.37 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 926.94 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/926.94 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 926.94 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 369,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,265.09/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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