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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 852.90 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 852.90 and 461.56 is: 636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 852.90 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/852.90 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 852.90 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 393,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,664.52/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.61

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