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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.48, 854.56 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.48, 854.56 and 370.68 is: 511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.48 : 854.56 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.48/854.56 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.48x = 854.56 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.48x = 316,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,768.30/619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.35

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