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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.81, 855.34 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.81, 855.34 and 340.05 is: 469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.81 : 855.34 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.81/855.34 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.81x = 855.34 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.81x = 290,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,860.40/619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.27

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