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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 855.45 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 855.45 and 443.03 is: 611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 855.45 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/855.45 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 855.45 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 378,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,985.74/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.57

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