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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 853.37 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 853.37 and 338.62 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 853.37 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/853.37 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 853.37 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 288,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,968.15/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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