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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 854.91 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 854.91 and 343.50 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 854.91 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/854.91 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 854.91 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 293,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,661.59/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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