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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 854.14 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 854.14 and 478.52 is: 660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 854.14 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/854.14 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 854.14 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 408,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,723.07/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.59

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