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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 853.67 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 853.67 and 462.03 is: 637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 853.67 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/853.67 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 853.67 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 394,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,418.84/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.17

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