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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 853.13 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 853.13 and 540.45 is: 745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 853.13 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/853.13 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 853.13 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 461,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,075.46/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.66

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