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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 853.83 and 397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 853.83 and 397.79 is: 548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 853.83 = 397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/853.83 = 397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 853.83 × 397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 339,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,645.04/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.77

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