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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.66, 855.43 and 479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.66, 855.43 and 479.46 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.66 : 855.43 = 479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.66/855.43 = 479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.66x = 855.43 × 479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.66x = 410,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,144.47/619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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