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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 853.39 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 853.39 and 338.65 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 853.39 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/853.39 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 853.39 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 288,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,997.54/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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