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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 853.78 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 853.78 and 487.41 is: 672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 853.78 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/853.78 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 853.78 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 416,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,140.91/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.49

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