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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.83, 929.88 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.83, 929.88 and 345.60 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.83 : 929.88 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.83/929.88 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.83x = 929.88 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.83x = 321,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,366.53/619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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