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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.92 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.92 and 339.75 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.92 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.92 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.92 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 290,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,458.22/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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