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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 855.32 and 508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 855.32 and 508.41 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 855.32 = 508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/855.32 = 508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 855.32 × 508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 434,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,853.24/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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