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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 853.53 and 408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 853.53 and 408.95 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 853.53 = 408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/853.53 = 408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 853.53 × 408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 349,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,051.09/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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