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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 853.95 and 397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 853.95 and 397.95 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 853.95 = 397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/853.95 = 397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 853.95 × 397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 339,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,829.40/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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