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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 853.59 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 853.59 and 338.78 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 853.59 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/853.59 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 853.59 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 289,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,179.22/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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