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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.28 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.28 and 461.04 is: 635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.28 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.28 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.28 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 392,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,935.17/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.80

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