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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.91, 854.10 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.91, 854.10 and 339.15 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.91 : 854.10 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.91/854.10 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.91x = 854.10 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.91x = 289,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,662.05/618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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