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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 854.78 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 854.78 and 494.24 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 854.78 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/854.78 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 854.78 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 422,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,466.13/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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