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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.89, 854.04 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.89, 854.04 and 339.07 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 854.04 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/854.04 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 854.04 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 289,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,579.34/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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