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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 927.45 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 927.45 and 289.13 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 927.45 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/927.45 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 927.45 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 268,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,148.98/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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