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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 853.46 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 853.46 and 411.72 is: 567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 853.46 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/853.46 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 853.46 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 351,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,386.55/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.96

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