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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 854.28 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 854.28 and 495 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 854.28 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/854.28 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 854.28 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 422,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,868.60/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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