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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.15, 854.76 and 492.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.15, 854.76 and 492.87 is: 680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.15 : 854.76 = 492.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.15/854.76 = 492.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.15x = 854.76 × 492.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.15x = 421,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,285.56/619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.43

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