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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 854.14 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 854.14 and 342.94 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 854.14 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/854.14 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 854.14 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 292,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,914.92/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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