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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.69, 853.79 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.69, 853.79 and 338.95 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.69 : 853.79 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.69/853.79 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.69x = 853.79 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.69x = 289,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,391.23/618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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