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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 854.76 and 549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 854.76 and 549.10 is: 759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 854.76 = 549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/854.76 = 549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 854.76 × 549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 469,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,348.72/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.41

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