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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 927.84 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 927.84 and 425.56 is: 638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 927.84 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/927.84 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 927.84 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 394,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,851.59/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.63

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