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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 853.85 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 853.85 and 338.97 is: 467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 853.85 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/853.85 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 853.85 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 289,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,431.82/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.78

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