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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 853.32 and 495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 853.32 and 495.08 is: 682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 853.32 = 495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/853.32 = 495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 853.32 × 495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 422,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,461.67/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.58

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