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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 849.07 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 849.07 and 531.03 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 849.07 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/849.07 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 849.07 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 450,881.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,881.64/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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