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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 926.65 and 289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 926.65 and 289.21 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 926.65 = 289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/926.65 = 289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 926.65 × 289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 267,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,996.45/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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