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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.42 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.42 and 601.68 is: 902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.42 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.42 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.42 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 558,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,611.75/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.50

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