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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 927.13 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 927.13 and 289.32 is: 433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 927.13 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/927.13 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 927.13 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 268,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,237.25/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.73

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