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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 926.84 and 288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 926.84 and 288.82 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 926.84 = 288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/926.84 = 288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 926.84 × 288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 267,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,688.33/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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