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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 926.37 and 456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 926.37 and 456.57 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 926.37 = 456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/926.37 = 456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 926.37 × 456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 422,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,952.75/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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