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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 853.92 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 853.92 and 471.81 is: 650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 853.92 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/853.92 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 853.92 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 402,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,888.00/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.41

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