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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 853.79 and 478.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 853.79 and 478.27 is: 660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 853.79 = 478.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/853.79 = 478.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 853.79 × 478.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 408,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,342.14/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.26

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