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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.15, 927.27 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.15, 927.27 and 424.34 is: 636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.15 : 927.27 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.15/927.27 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.15x = 927.27 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.15x = 393,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,473.12/618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.53

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