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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 927.18 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 927.18 and 402.28 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 927.18 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/927.18 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 927.18 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 372,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,985.97/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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