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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 854.16 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 854.16 and 356.97 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 854.16 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/854.16 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 854.16 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 304,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,909.50/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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