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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 853.29 and 453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 853.29 and 453.54 is: 625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 853.29 = 453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/853.29 = 453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 853.29 × 453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 387,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,001.15/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.55

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