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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 853.08 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 853.08 and 338.44 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 853.08 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/853.08 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 853.08 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 288,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,716.40/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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