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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.90 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.90 and 456.60 is: 684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.90 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.90 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.90 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 423,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,679.14/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.90

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