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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 852.47 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 852.47 and 438.78 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 852.47 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/852.47 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 852.47 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 374,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,048.31/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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