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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 852.80 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 852.80 and 432.14 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 852.80 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/852.80 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 852.80 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 368,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,522.57/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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