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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.63, 853.69 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.63, 853.69 and 338.88 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.63 : 853.69 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.63/853.69 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.63x = 853.69 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.63x = 289,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,296.77/618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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