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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 854.84 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 854.84 and 398.90 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 854.84 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/854.84 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 854.84 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 340,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,995.68/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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