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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.48, 854.99 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.48, 854.99 and 471.84 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.48 : 854.99 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.48/854.99 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.48x = 854.99 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.48x = 403,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,418.48/619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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