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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.93, 854.11 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.93, 854.11 and 339.15 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.93 : 854.11 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.93/854.11 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.93x = 854.11 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.93x = 289,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,675.03/618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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