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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 936.24 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 936.24 and 618 is: 855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 936.24 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/936.24 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 936.24 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 578,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,596.32/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.51

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