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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 854.15 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 854.15 and 535.41 is: 739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 854.15 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/854.15 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 854.15 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 457,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,317.77/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.48

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