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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 854.28 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 854.28 and 398.04 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 854.28 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/854.28 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 854.28 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 340,037.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,037.61/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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