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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 853.19 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 853.19 and 338.49 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 853.19 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/853.19 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 853.19 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 288,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,794.59/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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