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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.69, 926.69 and 401.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.69, 926.69 and 401.61 is: 601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.69 : 926.69 = 401.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.69/926.69 = 401.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.69x = 926.69 × 401.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.69x = 372,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,165.96/618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.54

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