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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 854.31 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 854.31 and 409.16 is: 564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 854.31 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/854.31 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 854.31 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 349,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,547.43/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.72

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