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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.99, 855.58 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.99, 855.58 and 340.23 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.99 : 855.58 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.99/855.58 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.99x = 855.58 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.99x = 291,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,093.98/619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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