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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 854.28 and 398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 854.28 and 398.01 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 854.28 = 398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/854.28 = 398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 854.28 × 398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 340,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,011.98/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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