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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 853.80 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 853.80 and 588.04 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 853.80 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/853.80 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 853.80 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 502,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,068.55/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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