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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 853.54 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 853.54 and 352.99 is: 487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 853.54 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/853.54 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 853.54 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 301,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,291.27/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.16

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