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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.49, 854.86 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.49, 854.86 and 339.68 is: 468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.49 : 854.86 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.49/854.86 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.49x = 854.86 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.49x = 290,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,374.57/619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.73

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