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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 854.68 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 854.68 and 339.57 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 854.68 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/854.68 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 854.68 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 290,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,222.84/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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