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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 853.99 and 462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 853.99 and 462.89 is: 639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 853.99 = 462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/853.99 = 462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 853.99 × 462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 395,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,304.41/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.15

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