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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.85, 928.35 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.85, 928.35 and 289.62 is: 434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.85 : 928.35 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.85/928.35 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.85x = 928.35 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.85x = 268,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,865.68/618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.46

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