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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 854.75 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 854.75 and 339.66 is: 468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 854.75 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/854.75 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 854.75 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 290,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,324.39/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.70

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