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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 853.44 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 853.44 and 352.89 is: 486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 853.44 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/853.44 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 853.44 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 301,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,170.44/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.92

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