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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.92 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.92 and 426 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.92 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.92 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.92 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 395,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,293.92/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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