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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 881.66 and 618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 881.66 and 618.78 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 881.66 = 618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/881.66 = 618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 881.66 × 618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 545,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,553.57/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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