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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.83, 854.96 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.83, 854.96 and 399.06 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.83 : 854.96 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.83/854.96 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.83x = 854.96 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.83x = 341,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,178.34/619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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