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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.39, 854.76 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.39, 854.76 and 339.62 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.39 : 854.76 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.39/854.76 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.39x = 854.76 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.39x = 290,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,289.32/619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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