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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.36, 853.70 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.36, 853.70 and 494.80 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.36 : 853.70 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.36/853.70 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.36x = 853.70 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.36x = 422,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,410.76/619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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