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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 928.18 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 928.18 and 284.98 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 928.18 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/928.18 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 928.18 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 264,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,507.43/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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