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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.31, 928.39 and 592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.31, 928.39 and 592.39 is: 889.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.31 : 928.39 = 592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.31/928.39 = 592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.31x = 928.39 × 592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.31x = 549,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,968.95/618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.47

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