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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 851.75 and 604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 851.75 and 604.90 is: 832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 851.75 = 604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/851.75 = 604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 851.75 × 604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 515,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,223.88/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.93

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