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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 855.37 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 855.37 and 340.05 is: 469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 855.37 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/855.37 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 855.37 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 290,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,868.57/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.28

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