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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.85, 853.98 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.85, 853.98 and 339.07 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.85 : 853.98 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.85/853.98 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.85x = 853.98 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.85x = 289,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,559.00/618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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