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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 853.20 and 478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 853.20 and 478.26 is: 659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 853.20 = 478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/853.20 = 478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 853.20 × 478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 408,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,051.43/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.86

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