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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.04, 854.52 and 398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.04, 854.52 and 398 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.04 : 854.52 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.04/854.52 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.04x = 854.52 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.04x = 340,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,098.96/619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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