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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 853.97 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 853.97 and 339.06 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 853.97 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/853.97 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 853.97 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 289,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,547.07/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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