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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.99, 854.96 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.99, 854.96 and 398.54 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.99 : 854.96 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.99/854.96 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.99x = 854.96 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.99x = 340,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,735.90/619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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