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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 927.45 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 927.45 and 399.33 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 927.45 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/927.45 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 927.45 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 370,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,358.61/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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