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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 852.69 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 852.69 and 487.36 is: 671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 852.69 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/852.69 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 852.69 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 415,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,567.00/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.81

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