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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.69, 855.25 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.69, 855.25 and 398.56 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.69 : 855.25 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.69/855.25 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.69x = 855.25 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.69x = 340,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,868.44/619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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