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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 853.89 and 398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 853.89 and 398.30 is: 549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 853.89 = 398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/853.89 = 398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 853.89 × 398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 340,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,100.12/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.36

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