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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 927.42 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 927.42 and 423.24 is: 634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 927.42 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/927.42 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 927.42 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 392,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,521.24/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.78

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