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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.42 and 558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.42 and 558.62 is: 770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.42 = 558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.42 = 558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.42 × 558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 476,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,178.86/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.49

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