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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 855.22 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 855.22 and 339.96 is: 469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 855.22 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/855.22 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 855.22 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 290,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,737.81/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.15

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