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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 853.01 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 853.01 and 478.35 is: 659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 853.01 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/853.01 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 853.01 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 408,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,037.33/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.65

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