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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 927.85 and 603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 927.85 and 603.08 is: 904.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 927.85 = 603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/927.85 = 603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 927.85 × 603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 559,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,561.63/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.62

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