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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 854.21 and 478.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 854.21 and 478.57 is: 660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 854.21 = 478.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/854.21 = 478.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 854.21 × 478.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 408,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,799.28/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.74

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