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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.34, 853.26 and 443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.34, 853.26 and 443.96 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.34 : 853.26 = 443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.34/853.26 = 443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.34x = 853.26 × 443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.34x = 378,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,813.31/618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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