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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 853.40 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 853.40 and 356.49 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 853.40 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/853.40 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 853.40 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 304,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,226.78/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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