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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.18 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.18 and 402.96 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.18 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.18 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.18 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 373,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,616.45/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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