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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 854.63 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 854.63 and 398.21 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 854.63 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/854.63 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 854.63 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 340,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,322.21/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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