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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 926.73 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 926.73 and 289.08 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 926.73 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/926.73 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 926.73 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 267,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,899.11/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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