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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 853.80 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 853.80 and 398.22 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 853.80 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/853.80 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 853.80 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 340,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,000.24/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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