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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 854.76 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 854.76 and 444.24 is: 613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 854.76 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/854.76 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 854.76 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 379,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,718.58/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.24

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