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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 855.55 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 855.55 and 493.82 is: 682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 855.55 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/855.55 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 855.55 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 422,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,488.61/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.05

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