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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 853.28 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 853.28 and 463.04 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 853.28 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/853.28 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 853.28 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 395,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,102.77/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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