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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 853.62 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 853.62 and 422.12 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 853.62 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/853.62 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 853.62 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 360,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,330.07/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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