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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 927.13 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 927.13 and 289.65 is: 434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 927.13 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/927.13 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 927.13 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 268,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,543.20/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.15

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