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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 855.36 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 855.36 and 581.76 is: 804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 855.36 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/855.36 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 855.36 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 497,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,614.23/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.58

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