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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 853.49 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 853.49 and 356.49 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 853.49 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/853.49 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 853.49 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 304,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,261.54/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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