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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 854.94 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 854.94 and 445.23 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 854.94 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/854.94 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 854.94 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 380,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,640.66/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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