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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 854.68 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 854.68 and 398.50 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 854.68 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/854.68 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 854.68 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 340,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,589.98/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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