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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.36 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.36 and 334.80 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.36 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.36 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.36 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 285,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,700.66/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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