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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 927.42 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 927.42 and 437.04 is: 655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 927.42 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/927.42 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 927.42 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 405,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,319.64/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.35

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