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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.49, 853.51 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.49, 853.51 and 338.72 is: 467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.49 : 853.51 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.49/853.51 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.49x = 853.51 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.49x = 289,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,103.46/618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.43

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