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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.13, 854.39 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.13, 854.39 and 343.13 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.13 : 854.39 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.13/854.39 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.13x = 854.39 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.13x = 293,163.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,163.43/619.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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