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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 853.90 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 853.90 and 494.78 is: 683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 853.90 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/853.90 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 853.90 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 422,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,492.64/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.16

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