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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 853.62 and 494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 853.62 and 494.62 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 853.62 = 494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/853.62 = 494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 853.62 × 494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 422,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,217.52/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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