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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 880.97 and 618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 880.97 and 618.28 is: 857.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 880.97 = 618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/880.97 = 618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 880.97 × 618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 544,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,681.73/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.58

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