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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 853.17 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 853.17 and 338.48 is: 467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 853.17 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/853.17 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 853.17 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 288,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,780.98/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.09

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