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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 854.73 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 854.73 and 339.57 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 854.73 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/854.73 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 854.73 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 290,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,240.67/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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