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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.92 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.92 and 412.08 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.92 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.92 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.92 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 351,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,883.35/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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