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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 853.85 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 853.85 and 338.94 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 853.85 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/853.85 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 853.85 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 289,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,402.22/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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