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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 853.10 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 853.10 and 338.41 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 853.10 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/853.10 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 853.10 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 288,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,697.57/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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