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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 852.99 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 852.99 and 338.34 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 852.99 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/852.99 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 852.99 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 288,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,600.64/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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