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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 853.34 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 853.34 and 452.39 is: 624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 853.34 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/853.34 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 853.34 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 386,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,035.95/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.49

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