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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 853.49 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 853.49 and 408.56 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 853.49 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/853.49 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 853.49 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 348,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,698.63/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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