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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 853.86 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 853.86 and 338.97 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 853.86 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/853.86 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 853.86 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 289,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,432.92/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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