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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 853.44 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 853.44 and 431.72 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 853.44 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/853.44 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 853.44 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 368,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,447.12/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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