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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.95, 854.24 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.95, 854.24 and 356.91 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.95 : 854.24 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.95/854.24 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.95x = 854.24 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.95x = 304,885.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,885.01/618.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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