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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.49, 853.31 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.49, 853.31 and 441.48 is: 609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.49 : 853.31 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.49/853.31 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.49x = 853.31 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.49x = 376,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,719.30/618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.10

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