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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 855.44 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 855.44 and 343.88 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 855.44 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/855.44 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 855.44 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 294,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,168.71/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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