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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 854.62 and 398.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 854.62 and 398.42 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 854.62 = 398.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/854.62 = 398.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 854.62 × 398.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 340,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,495.64/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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