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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 853.43 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 853.43 and 338.67 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 853.43 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/853.43 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 853.43 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 289,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,029.44/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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