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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 853.12 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 853.12 and 408.30 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 853.12 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/853.12 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 853.12 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 348,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,327.88/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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