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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 854.88 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 854.88 and 445.12 is: 614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 854.88 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/854.88 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 854.88 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 380,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,524.19/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.54

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