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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 853.60 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 853.60 and 432.26 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 853.60 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/853.60 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 853.60 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 368,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,970.71/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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