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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.90, 855.43 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.90, 855.43 and 340.14 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.90 : 855.43 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.90/855.43 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.90x = 855.43 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.90x = 290,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,965.96/619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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