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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 928.08 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 928.08 and 344.59 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 928.08 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/928.08 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 928.08 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 319,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,801.59/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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