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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 927.95 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 927.95 and 423.16 is: 634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 927.95 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/927.95 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 927.95 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 392,671.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,671.32/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.75

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