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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.60 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.60 and 409.60 is: 614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.60 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.60 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.60 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 379,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,944.96/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.40

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