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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 927.66 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 927.66 and 454.64 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 927.66 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/927.66 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 927.66 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 421,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,751.34/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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