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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.12, 854.44 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.12, 854.44 and 398.60 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.12 : 854.44 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.12/854.44 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.12x = 854.44 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.12x = 340,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,574.52/619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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