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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 854.08 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 854.08 and 531.97 is: 733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 854.08 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/854.08 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 854.08 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 454,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,344.94/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.47

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