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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 854.31 and 500.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 854.31 and 500.89 is: 691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 854.31 = 500.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/854.31 = 500.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 854.31 × 500.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 427,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,915.34/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.88

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