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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 853.02 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 853.02 and 422.01 is: 582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 853.02 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/853.02 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 853.02 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 359,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,982.97/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.47

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