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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.25, 854.58 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.25, 854.58 and 339.48 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 854.58 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/854.58 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 854.58 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 290,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,111.12/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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