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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.46 and 408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.46 and 408.55 is: 563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.46 = 408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.46 = 408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.46 × 408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 348,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,681.08/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.88

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