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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.91, 855.47 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.91, 855.47 and 340.16 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.91 : 855.47 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.91/855.47 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.91x = 855.47 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.91x = 290,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,999.66/619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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