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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 852.51 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 852.51 and 461.07 is: 635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 852.51 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/852.51 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 852.51 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 393,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,066.79/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.94

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