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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 854.87 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 854.87 and 339.71 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 854.87 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/854.87 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 854.87 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 290,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,401.91/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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