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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 853.93 and 339.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 853.93 and 339.00 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 853.93 = 339.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/853.93 = 339.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 853.93 × 339.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 289,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,478.00/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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