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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 853.74 and 397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 853.74 and 397.66 is: 548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 853.74 = 397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/853.74 = 397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 853.74 × 397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 339,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,497.71/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.69

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