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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 853.63 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 853.63 and 356.64 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 853.63 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/853.63 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 853.63 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 304,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,436.82/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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