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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 927.12 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 927.12 and 457.71 is: 685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 927.12 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/927.12 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 927.12 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 424,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,352.10/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.21

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