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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.65, 853.63 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.65, 853.63 and 397.55 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.65 : 853.63 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.65/853.63 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.65x = 853.63 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.65x = 339,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,361.75/618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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