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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 928.26 and 465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 928.26 and 465.08 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 928.26 = 465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/928.26 = 465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 928.26 × 465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 431,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,710.52/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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