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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 925.98 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 925.98 and 423.08 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 925.98 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/925.98 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 925.98 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 391,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,763.62/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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