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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 855.56 and 398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 855.56 and 398.95 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 855.56 = 398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/855.56 = 398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 855.56 × 398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 341,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,325.66/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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