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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.99, 854.23 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.99, 854.23 and 339.25 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.99 : 854.23 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.99/854.23 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.99x = 854.23 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.99x = 289,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,791.56/618.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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