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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 929.48 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 929.48 and 403.38 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 929.48 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/929.48 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 929.48 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 374,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,931.63/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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