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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 854.37 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 854.37 and 479.61 is: 661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 854.37 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/854.37 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 854.37 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 409,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,764.40/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.48

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