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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 854.55 and 486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 854.55 and 486.77 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 854.55 = 486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/854.55 = 486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 854.55 × 486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 415,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,965.03/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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