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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 851.74 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 851.74 and 431.36 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 851.74 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/851.74 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 851.74 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 367,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,406.57/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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