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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.67, 852.55 and 408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.67, 852.55 and 408.61 is: 563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.67 : 852.55 = 408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.67/852.55 = 408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.67x = 852.55 × 408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.67x = 348,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,360.46/618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.08

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