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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.97, 855.56 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.97, 855.56 and 340.20 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.97 : 855.56 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.97/855.56 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.97x = 855.56 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.97x = 291,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,061.51/619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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