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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 853.59 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 853.59 and 356.44 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 853.59 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/853.59 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 853.59 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 304,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,253.62/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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