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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 853.43 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 853.43 and 431.93 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 853.43 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/853.43 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 853.43 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 368,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,625.23/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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