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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.50 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.50 and 340.17 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.50 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.50 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.50 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 291,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,013.73/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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