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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 853.64 and 353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 853.64 and 353.03 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 853.64 = 353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/853.64 = 353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 853.64 × 353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 301,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,355.82/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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