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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 854.70 and 398.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 854.70 and 398.65 is: 550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 854.70 = 398.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/854.70 = 398.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 854.70 × 398.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 340,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,726.16/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.05

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