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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 855.09 and 477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 855.09 and 477.29 is: 658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 855.09 = 477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/855.09 = 477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 855.09 × 477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 408,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,128.04/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.98

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