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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.86, 855.42 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.86, 855.42 and 340.11 is: 469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.86 : 855.42 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.86/855.42 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.86x = 855.42 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.86x = 290,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,936.90/619.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.36

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