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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.67, 926.58 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.67, 926.58 and 401.59 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.67 : 926.58 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.67/926.58 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.67x = 926.58 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.67x = 372,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,100.63/618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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