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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 927.01 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 927.01 and 284.59 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 927.01 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/927.01 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 927.01 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 263,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,819.29/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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