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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.63, 852.98 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.63, 852.98 and 397.59 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.63 : 852.98 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.63/852.98 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.63x = 852.98 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.63x = 339,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,134.33/618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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