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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 853.44 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 853.44 and 352.93 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 853.44 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/853.44 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 853.44 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 301,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,202.81/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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