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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 855.12 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 855.12 and 339.87 is: 469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 855.12 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/855.12 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 855.12 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 290,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,629.63/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.02

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