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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 854.01 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 854.01 and 356.87 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 854.01 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/854.01 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 854.01 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 304,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,766.28/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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