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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 853.00 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 853.00 and 348.95 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 853.00 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/853.00 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 853.00 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 297,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,655.61/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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