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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 928.26 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 928.26 and 563.76 is: 846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 928.26 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/928.26 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 928.26 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 523,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,315.86/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.19

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