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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.86 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.86 and 445.02 is: 667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.86 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.86 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.86 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 412,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,914.03/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.97

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