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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 852.96 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 852.96 and 408.72 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 852.96 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/852.96 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 852.96 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 348,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,621.81/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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