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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 853.92 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 853.92 and 453.35 is: 625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 853.92 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/853.92 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 853.92 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 387,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,120.36/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.22

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