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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 853.29 and 397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 853.29 and 397.47 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 853.29 = 397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/853.29 = 397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 853.29 × 397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 339,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,157.18/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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