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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 928.14 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 928.14 and 399.54 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 928.14 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/928.14 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 928.14 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 370,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,829.06/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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