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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 855.43 and 479.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 855.43 and 479.45 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 855.43 = 479.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/855.43 = 479.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 855.43 × 479.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 410,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,135.91/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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