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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 854.13 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 854.13 and 357.02 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 854.13 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/854.13 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 854.13 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 304,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,937.22/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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