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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 928.46 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 928.46 and 272.10 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 928.46 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/928.46 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 928.46 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 252,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,633.97/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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