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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.49, 851.25 and 493.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.49, 851.25 and 493.75 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.49 : 851.25 = 493.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.49/851.25 = 493.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.49x = 851.25 × 493.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.49x = 420,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,304.69/618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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