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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 932.40 and 618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 932.40 and 618.02 is: 927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 932.40 = 618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/932.40 = 618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 932.40 × 618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 576,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,241.85/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.81

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