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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 854.07 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 854.07 and 357.08 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 854.07 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/854.07 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 854.07 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 304,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,971.32/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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