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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 855.37 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 855.37 and 340.08 is: 469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 855.37 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/855.37 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 855.37 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 290,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,894.23/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.30

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