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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.97, 854.13 and 357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.97, 854.13 and 357.01 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.97 : 854.13 = 357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.97/854.13 = 357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.97x = 854.13 × 357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.97x = 304,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,932.95/618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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