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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 854.00 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 854.00 and 335.26 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 854.00 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/854.00 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 854.00 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 286,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,308.23/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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