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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.32, 854.48 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.32, 854.48 and 487.92 is: 673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.32 : 854.48 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.32/854.48 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.32x = 854.48 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.32x = 416,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,917.88/619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.19

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