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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.87, 855.43 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.87, 855.43 and 340.10 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.87 : 855.43 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.87/855.43 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.87x = 855.43 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.87x = 290,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,929.82/619.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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