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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 853.46 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 853.46 and 551.66 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 853.46 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/853.46 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 853.46 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 470,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,814.75/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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