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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 853.69 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 853.69 and 408.62 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 853.69 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/853.69 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 853.69 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 348,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,834.29/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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