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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.63, 853.67 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.63, 853.67 and 338.81 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.63 : 853.67 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.63/853.67 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.63x = 853.67 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.63x = 289,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,234.91/618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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