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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 854.01 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 854.01 and 409.52 is: 565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 854.01 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/854.01 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 854.01 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 349,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,729.91/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.08

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