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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 853.14 and 408.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 853.14 and 408.31 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 853.14 = 408.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/853.14 = 408.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 853.14 × 408.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 348,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,345.59/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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