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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.97, 854.23 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.97, 854.23 and 353.49 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.97 : 854.23 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.97/854.23 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.97x = 854.23 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.97x = 301,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,961.76/618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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