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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 852.66 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 852.66 and 431.64 is: 595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 852.66 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/852.66 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 852.66 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 368,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,042.16/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.34

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