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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 853.64 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 853.64 and 352.95 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 853.64 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/853.64 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 853.64 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 301,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,294.39/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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