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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 852.93 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 852.93 and 432.54 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 852.93 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/852.93 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 852.93 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 368,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,926.34/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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