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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 851.84 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 851.84 and 443.52 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 851.84 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/851.84 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 851.84 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 377,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,808.08/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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