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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.84, 855.40 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.84, 855.40 and 340.10 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.84 : 855.40 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.84/855.40 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.84x = 855.40 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.84x = 290,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,921.54/619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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