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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 852.48 and 443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 852.48 and 443.63 is: 611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 852.48 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/852.48 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 852.48 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 378,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,187.83/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.37

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