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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 853.44 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 853.44 and 432.38 is: 596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 853.44 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/853.44 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 853.44 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 369,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,010.39/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.53

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