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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 853.70 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 853.70 and 453.24 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 853.70 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/853.70 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 853.70 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 386,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,930.99/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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