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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.11, 854.96 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.11, 854.96 and 471.69 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.11 : 854.96 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.11/854.96 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.11x = 854.96 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.11x = 403,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,273.72/619.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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