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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 852.68 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 852.68 and 431.75 is: 595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 852.68 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/852.68 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 852.68 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 368,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,141.41/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.18

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