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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.22, 854.74 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.22, 854.74 and 398.18 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.22 : 854.74 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.22/854.74 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.22x = 854.74 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.22x = 340,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,340.37/619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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