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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 854.60 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 854.60 and 444.32 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 854.60 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/854.60 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 854.60 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 379,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,715.87/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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