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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 852.87 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 852.87 and 352.54 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 852.87 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/852.87 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 852.87 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 300,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,668.66/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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