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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.96, 855.27 and 398.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.96, 855.27 and 398.83 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.96 : 855.27 = 398.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.96/855.27 = 398.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.96x = 855.27 × 398.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.96x = 341,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,107.33/619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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