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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 853.32 and 471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 853.32 and 471.92 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 853.32 = 471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/853.32 = 471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 853.32 × 471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 402,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,698.77/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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