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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 855.41 and 398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 855.41 and 398.69 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 855.41 = 398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/855.41 = 398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 855.41 × 398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 341,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,043.41/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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