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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 852.89 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 852.89 and 338.28 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 852.89 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/852.89 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 852.89 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 288,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,513.94/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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