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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 854.08 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 854.08 and 356.94 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 854.08 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/854.08 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 854.08 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 304,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,854.42/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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