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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 854.96 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 854.96 and 398.72 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 854.96 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/854.96 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 854.96 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 340,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,889.79/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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