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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 938.66 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 938.66 and 618.40 is: 922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 938.66 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/938.66 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 938.66 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 580,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,467.34/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.35

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