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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 852.81 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 852.81 and 478.17 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 852.81 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/852.81 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 852.81 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 407,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,788.16/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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