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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 853.79 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 853.79 and 338.92 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 853.79 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/853.79 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 853.79 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 289,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,363.95/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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