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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.79, 853.97 and 397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.79, 853.97 and 397.60 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.79 : 853.97 = 397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.79/853.97 = 397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.79x = 853.97 × 397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.79x = 339,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,538.47/618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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