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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 926.73 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 926.73 and 401.49 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 926.73 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/926.73 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 926.73 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 372,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,072.83/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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