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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 853.90 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 853.90 and 398.04 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 853.90 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/853.90 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 853.90 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 339,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,886.36/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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