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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 852.90 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 852.90 and 338.25 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 852.90 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/852.90 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 852.90 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 288,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,493.43/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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