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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 854.70 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 854.70 and 443.58 is: 612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 854.70 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/854.70 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 854.70 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 379,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,127.83/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.94

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