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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.85, 927.75 and 445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.85, 927.75 and 445.09 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.85 : 927.75 = 445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.85/927.75 = 445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.85x = 927.75 × 445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.85x = 412,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,932.25/618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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