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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 855.26 and 442.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 855.26 and 442.79 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 855.26 = 442.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/855.26 = 442.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 855.26 × 442.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 378,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,694.09/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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