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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.89, 854.22 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.89, 854.22 and 357.06 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 854.22 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/854.22 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 854.22 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 305,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,006.53/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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