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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.41, 855.96 and 489.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.41, 855.96 and 489.45 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.41 : 855.96 = 489.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.41/855.96 = 489.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.41x = 855.96 × 489.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.41x = 418,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,949.62/619.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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