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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 852.84 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 852.84 and 507.66 is: 699.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 852.84 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/852.84 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 852.84 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 432,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,952.75/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.62

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