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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 854.18 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 854.18 and 339.24 is: 468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 854.18 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/854.18 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 854.18 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 289,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,772.02/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.14

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