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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.06 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.06 and 330.04 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.06 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.06 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.06 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 305,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,966.88/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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