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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.15, 927.06 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.15, 927.06 and 423.12 is: 634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.15 : 927.06 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.15/927.06 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.15x = 927.06 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.15x = 392,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,257.63/618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.57

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