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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 854.98 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 854.98 and 343.56 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 854.98 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/854.98 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 854.98 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 293,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,736.93/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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