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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 855.06 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 855.06 and 454.02 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 855.06 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/855.06 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 855.06 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 388,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,214.34/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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