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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.71, 928.11 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.71, 928.11 and 402.44 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.71 : 928.11 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.71/928.11 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.71x = 928.11 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.71x = 373,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,508.59/618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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