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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 853.97 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 853.97 and 574.48 is: 793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 853.97 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/853.97 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 853.97 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 490,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,588.69/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.55

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