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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 850.98 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 850.98 and 524.61 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 850.98 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/850.98 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 850.98 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 446,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,432.62/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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