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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 852.71 and 530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 852.71 and 530.97 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 852.71 = 530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/852.71 = 530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 852.71 × 530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 452,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,760.77/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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