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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 851.76 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 851.76 and 462.56 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 851.76 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/851.76 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 851.76 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 393,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,990.11/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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