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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 853.16 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 853.16 and 408.34 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 853.16 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/853.16 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 853.16 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 348,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,379.45/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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