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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 853.44 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 853.44 and 397.13 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 853.44 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/853.44 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 853.44 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 338,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,926.63/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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