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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 853.45 and 478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 853.45 and 478.02 is: 659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 853.45 = 478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/853.45 = 478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 853.45 × 478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 407,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,959.51/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.90

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