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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 854.07 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 854.07 and 356.82 is: 492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 854.07 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/854.07 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 854.07 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 304,749.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,749.26/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.40

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