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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 927.86 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 927.86 and 271.83 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 927.86 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/927.86 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 927.86 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 252,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,218.82/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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