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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.71, 853.59 and 397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.71, 853.59 and 397.79 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.71 : 853.59 = 397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.71/853.59 = 397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.71x = 853.59 × 397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.71x = 339,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,546.79/618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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