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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 854.16 and 422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 854.16 and 422.54 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 854.16 = 422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/854.16 = 422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 854.16 × 422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 360,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,916.77/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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