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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 853.44 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 853.44 and 356.47 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 853.44 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/853.44 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 853.44 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 304,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,225.76/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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