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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 853.70 and 441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 853.70 and 441.83 is: 609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 853.70 = 441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/853.70 = 441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 853.70 × 441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 377,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,183.79/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.50

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