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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 854.08 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 854.08 and 339.15 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 854.08 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/854.08 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 854.08 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 289,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,662.14/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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