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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 854.18 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 854.18 and 343.08 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 854.18 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/854.18 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 854.18 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 293,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,052.07/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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