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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 852.26 and 529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 852.26 and 529.83 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 852.26 = 529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/852.26 = 529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 852.26 × 529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 451,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,552.92/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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