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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.61, 853.68 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.61, 853.68 and 338.85 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.61 : 853.68 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.61/853.68 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.61x = 853.68 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.61x = 289,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,269.47/618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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