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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 853.41 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 853.41 and 452.80 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 853.41 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/853.41 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 853.41 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 386,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,424.05/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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