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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 853.97 and 486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 853.97 and 486.41 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 853.97 = 486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/853.97 = 486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 853.97 × 486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 415,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,372.85/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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