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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.97, 854.34 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.97, 854.34 and 383.13 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.97 : 854.34 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.97/854.34 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.97x = 854.34 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.97x = 327,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,323.28/618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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