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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 855.45 and 398.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 855.45 and 398.81 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 855.45 = 398.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/855.45 = 398.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 855.45 × 398.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 341,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,164.15/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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