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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 852.35 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 852.35 and 507.29 is: 699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 852.35 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/852.35 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 852.35 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 432,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,381.83/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.46

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