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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 854.60 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 854.60 and 411.39 is: 568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 854.60 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/854.60 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 854.60 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 351,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,571.84/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.20

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