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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 854.51 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 854.51 and 432.68 is: 597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 854.51 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/854.51 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 854.51 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 369,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,722.95/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.47

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