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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 853.47 and 382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 853.47 and 382.43 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 853.47 = 382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/853.47 = 382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 853.47 × 382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 326,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,394.67/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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