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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 852.96 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 852.96 and 338.35 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 852.96 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/852.96 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 852.96 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 288,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,599.02/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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