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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 855.49 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 855.49 and 454.06 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 855.49 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/855.49 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 855.49 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 388,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,443.79/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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