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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 854.01 and 478.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 854.01 and 478.95 is: 660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 854.01 = 478.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/854.01 = 478.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 854.01 × 478.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 409,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,028.09/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.70

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