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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.29, 854.67 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.29, 854.67 and 398.10 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.29 : 854.67 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.29/854.67 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.29x = 854.67 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.29x = 340,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,244.13/619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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