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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.99, 855.70 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.99, 855.70 and 398.93 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.99 : 855.70 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.99/855.70 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.99x = 855.70 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.99x = 341,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,359.13/619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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