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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 854.88 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 854.88 and 395.51 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 854.88 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/854.88 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 854.88 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 338,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,111.61/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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