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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 853.94 and 398.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 853.94 and 398.03 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 853.94 = 398.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/853.94 = 398.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 853.94 × 398.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 339,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,893.74/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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