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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.26 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.26 and 617.58 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.26 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.26 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.26 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 573,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,274.81/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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