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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 852.90 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 852.90 and 408.36 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 852.90 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/852.90 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 852.90 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 348,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,290.24/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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