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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 927.07 and 386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 927.07 and 386.83 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 927.07 = 386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/927.07 = 386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 927.07 × 386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 358,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,620.81/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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