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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.34, 852.16 and 507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.34, 852.16 and 507.17 is: 698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.34 : 852.16 = 507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.34/852.16 = 507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.34x = 852.16 × 507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.34x = 432,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,189.99/618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.95

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