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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.10, 855.17 and 501.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.10, 855.17 and 501.51 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.10 : 855.17 = 501.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.10/855.17 = 501.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.10x = 855.17 × 501.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.10x = 428,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,876.31/619.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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